comedy — a play, film, or TV show that is intended to make people laugh
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a play, film, or TV show that is intended to make people laugh
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmədi/
Example Sentences
- My attempt at cooking turned into a comedy of errors.
- She prefers comedy to horror movies because she doesn't like being scared.
- The wedding became an unintentional comedy when the groom forgot the bride's name.
comedy
NOUN[/ˈkɑːmədi/]
a play, film, or TV show that is intended to make people laugh
The audience burst into laughter during the stand-up comedy show.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Comedy derives from Ancient Greek 'komodia', a theatrical form that originated in celebrations honoring Dionysus. The word emerged from the festive performances of song and dance that accompanied processions during these religious festivals in ancient Greece.
Breakdown
komos (festival procession) + oidia (song, ode). The compound literally means 'song of the procession,' reflecting its origins in Dionysian festival performances.
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📝Examples
“My attempt at cooking turned into a comedy of errors.”
“She prefers comedy to horror movies because she doesn't like being scared.”
“The wedding became an unintentional comedy when the groom forgot the bride's name.”
“Shakespeare wrote both tragedies and comedies during his career.”
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